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Udhayanidhi: Tamil Nadu Not Against Hindi, But Its Imposition; No Need for Navodaya Schools
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Moneycontrol•18-09-2026, 22:33
Udhayanidhi: Tamil Nadu Not Against Hindi, But Its Imposition; No Need for Navodaya Schools
- •Udhayanidhi Stalin stated Tamil Nadu does not need Navodaya schools, clarifying the state is not against Hindi but its imposition, following a Supreme Court observation.
- •Stalin emphasized that imposing Hindi makes Tamil Nadu appear separate from India, advocating for 'Unity in diversity' as the nation's strength.
- •He argued that forcing states into a language policy against their will harms India's unity, asserting that not wanting Hindi imposition is not a sign of separatism.
- •Udhayanidhi highlighted Tamil Nadu's two-language policy and its achievements in various sectors, noting that Tamils have excelled without knowing Hindi.
- •Regarding Navodaya schools, Stalin said Tamil Nadu's existing model and residential schools provide quality education, making separate land allocation for Navodaya schools unnecessary.
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The Supreme Court rejected Tamil Nadu's plea to recall its previous order and directed the state government to identify suitable government land in every district for setting up Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, giving the state three months to do so.
Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin stated that Tamil Nadu does not need Navodaya schools and that separate land should not be allocated for them, clarifying that while the state is not against Hindi itself, it strongly opposes its imposition.
According to Udhayanidhi Stalin, model schools and residential schools are already functioning across all districts in Tamil Nadu after the RTE, providing quality education to poor and backward students who excel in national-level entrance exams.
